Fantasy matchups are rated on a 5-star scale with detailed notes from our experts.
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Player | Opp | Rating | Comment | ||
LAR | | | Jason Myers has made multiple field goals in 10 of Seattle's last 14 games, and he should have a solid scoring floor in a Week 18 matchup against a Rams team that's allowed 8.2 kicker points per game, third-most in the league. | ||
No new player Notes
Z. Moss Ind - RB
| Hou | | | Zack Moss has rushed for 220 yards over the Colts' past three games, and he'll have a nice opportunity to close the season out on a high note as the lead back in Week 18 against a Texans defense that's been gashed for league highs in yards (2,262) and touchdowns (21) on the ground by running backs. | |
Player Note
T. Higgins Cin - WR
| Bal | | | Tee Higgins has scored in each of his last four healthy outings for the Bengals, and in Week 18, he'll get a Baltimore defense that has given up 169.9 yards per game to wide receivers in 2022, the fifth-highest total in the league. | |
Car | | | Andy Dalton has failed to throw for multiple touchdowns in four of his last five games as the Saints head into a Week 18 matchup against a Panthers defense that has allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks across the last five weeks. | ||
No new player Notes
D. Cook Min - RB
| @Chi | | | Dalvin Cook looks primed to close his regular season in style for the Vikings in a Week 18 matchup against a Bears defense that's allowing 5.0 ypc and 29 rushing scores to date, and one Cook got for two touchdowns in an earlier meeting. | |
@Mia | | | Greg Zuerlein has missed six of his 34 field-goal attempts this season for the Jets, and in Week 18, he'll get a Miami defense that has given up 24.6 points per game in 2022, the sixth-highest total in the league. | ||
Player Note
J. Hurts Phi - QB
| NYG | | | Jalen Hurts should return for the Eagles from a shoulder injury in Week 18 versus a Giants squad that is locked into the No. 6 seed in the playoffs and may rest starters; even if New York plays its starters, the Giants are allowing 359.2 scrimmage yards per contest, which is 24th in the NFL. | |
Player Note
P. Mahomes KC - QB
| @LV | | | Patrick Mahomes has already posted his second career season with 5,000 passing yards and 40 touchdowns, and with the top seed in the AFC in Kansas City's sights, he's unlikely to slow down in Week 18 against a Raiders defense he lit up for 292 yards and four TDs in their first meeting this season. | |
Player Note
C. McCaffrey SF - RB
| Ari | | | Christian McCaffrey has found the end zone in each of the 49ers' last five games, and he'll have a good chance to make it six straight in a Week 18 matchup against a Cardinals defense that's allowed more than one touchdown per game and the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing RBs. | |
New Player Note
T. Kelce KC - TE
| @LV | | | Travis Kelce hasn't found the end zone in five straight games, but that drought could end in Week 18 as Kansas City faces a Raiders defense he torched for four TDs in their first meeting this season. | |
Car | | | Chris Olave has earned only nine targets combined across his last two games as the Saints head into a Week 18 matchup against a Panthers defense that has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. | ||
Player Note
J. Chase Cin - WR
| Bal | | | Ja'Marr Chase has put up at least 97 yards or scored in five of his last six outings for the Bengals, and in Week 18, he'll get a Baltimore defense that has allowed 169.9 yards per game to wide receivers in 2022, the fifth-highest total in the league. | |
Car | | | Rashid Shaheed has a reception of at least 20 yards in four of his last five games as the Saints head into a Week 18 matchup against a Panthers defense that has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. | ||
Player Note
M. Sanders Phi - RB
| NYG | | | Miles Sanders has been held out of the end zone and under 70 yards rushing in each of the last three games for the Eagles but will face a Giants squad in Week 18 that may be resting starters, and even if not, the Giants have been suspect against the run all season, surrendering 144.8 yards per tilt on the ground, which is 28th in the NFL. | |
No new player Notes
N. Harris Pit - RB
| Cle | | | Najee Harris has put up at least 92 yards or a touchdown in each of his last eight games for the Steelers, and in Week 18, he'll get a Cleveland defense that has given up 117.3 rushing yards per game to running backs so far this season, the fifth-highest total in the league. | |
No new player Notes
T. Higbee LAR - TE
| @Sea | | | Tyler Higbee has fewer than 28 yards in five of the Rams' last six games, but the fact he's scored three touchdowns over the last three games makes him a player to consider as a fantasy starter in a Week 18 matchup against a Seahawks defense that's allowed over 70 yards per game and the most fantasy points to opposing TEs. | |
Player Note
T. Boyd Cin - WR
| Bal | | | Tyler Boyd has been boom-or-bust this season for the Bengals, and in Week 18, he'll get a Baltimore defense that has given up 169.9 yards per game to wide receivers in 2022, the fifth-highest total in the league. | |
@Atl | | | Despite receiving consistent opportunity, Cade Otton has recorded two or fewer receptions in each of his last three games as Tampa Bay heads into a Week 18 matchup against an Atlanta defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends. | ||
Ari | | | Robbie Gould has three field goals in each of the last two 49ers' games, and he'll be a high-floor fantasy option in a Week 18 matchup against a Cardinals team that's allowed 7.8 kicker points per game, seventh-most in the league. | ||
No new player Notes
M. White NYJ - QB
| @Mia | | | Mike White has thrown four interceptions and no touchdowns over his last three starts for the Jets, and in Week 18, he'll get a Miami defense that has given up 24.6 points per game in 2022, the sixth-highest total in the league. | |
Player Note
G. Kittle SF - TE
| Ari | | | George Kittle has scored five TDs over the 49ers' last three games, and he'll remain a must-start fantasy option in a Week 18 matchup against a Cardinals defense that's allowed 10 touchdowns and the second-most fantasy points to opposing TEs. | |
No new player Notes
L. Murray Den - RB
| LAC | | | Latavius Murray turned 16 touches into 72 yards last week as the Broncos' top option out of the backfield, and he may not need much of a workload to be productive in Week 18 against a vulnerable Chargers defense that just got gashed for 123 rushing yards by Cam Akers. | |
No new player Notes
A. Ekeler LAC - RB
| @Den | | | Austin Ekeler ran for over 100 yards last week for only the second time this season but has six rushing touchdowns in the last four games, a hot streak he'll look to continue in the Chargers' Week 18 clash with a Broncos defense he recorded 83 scrimmage yards and a TD against in their first meeting this season. | |
No new player Notes
D. Hopkins Ari - WR
| @SF | | | DeAndre Hopkins missed Arizona's last game with a knee injury, and his availability may be in doubt going into a Week 18 matchup against a 49ers defense that's allowed one touchdown per game and the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing WRs. | |
No new player Notes
A. Cooper Cle - WR
| @Pit | | | Amari Cooper has put up at least 72 yards in back-to-back games for the Browns, and in Week 18, he gets a Pittsburgh defense that has given up 158.5 passing yards per game to wide receivers so far in 2022, the eighth-highest total in the league. | |
Det | | | Aaron Jones has 90+ yards in two of three games since the Packers' bye, but has only two touchdown rushes all year entering a Week 18 matchup against a Detroit defense that's allowing 5.3 ypc, the second-highest total in the league, and 22 rushing scores to date, the third-highest mark. | ||
Player Note
C. Kirk Jax - WR
| Ten | | | Christian Kirk has failed to reach 50 yards in four of his last six games and hasn't scored a touchdown over that span, but the slumping Jacksonville wide receiver will have a chance to bounce back in Week 18 against a Titans secondary that's allowed the third-most yards (3,042) and second-most touchdowns (19) to the position. | |
No new player Notes
D. Njoku Cle - TE
| @Pit | | | David Njoku has topped 30 yards just once in his past six outings for the Browns, and in Week 18, he gets a Pittsburgh defense that has given up 52.2 passing yards per game to tight ends so far in 2022, the 11th-highest total in the league. | |
Player Note
B. Purdy SF - QB
| Ari | | | Brock Purdy has thrown two touchdown passes in each of his five games while leading the 49ers offense, and he could continue that trend in a Week 18 matchup against a Cardinals defense that's allowed 1.6 passing TDs per game and the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing QBs. | |
Player Note
I. Pacheco KC - RB
| @LV | | | Isiah Pacheco has reached 90 scrimmage yards or scored a touchdown in seven straight games, giving the Kansas City rookie a strong floor heading into a Week 18 clash with a Raiders defense that's allowed the sixth-most scrimmage yards to running backs this season. | |
@Atl | | | Chris Godwin has recorded at least eight receptions in five of his last six games as Tampa Bay heads into a Week 18 matchup against an Atlanta defense that has allowed the 11th-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers. | ||
No new player Notes
G. Everett LAC - TE
| @Den | | | Gerald Everett got into the end zone last week for the first time since early October, but he could be productive again in Week 18 as the Chargers face a Broncos defense that ranks in the bottom four in catches and yards allowed to tight ends. | |
Player Note
Z. Jones Jax - WR
| Ten | | | Zay Jones has 331 yards and four touchdowns in his best three games from the past six but just 54 yards in the other three games over that span, so he's been the definition of boom-or-bust recently as the Jaguars prepare for a Week 18 home game against the Titans, who have allowed the third-most yards to wide receivers this season. | |
Player Note
E. Engram Jax - TE
| Ten | | | Evan Engram cooled down with a one-catch effort last week after totaling 26 catches over the previous three games, including a career-best 11 catches for 162 yards and two touchdowns against the Titans, whom the Jaguars will host in Week 18 with a playoff berth on the line. | |
Player Note
T. Lawrence Jax - QB
| Ten | | | Trevor Lawrence is on a two-game passing touchdown drought after throwing 13 touchdowns over the preceding five games, but he can lead the Jaguars to the playoffs with a Week 18 home win over the AFC South rival Titans, who have allowed the most passing yards in the league. | |
Player Note
D. Smith Phi - WR
| NYG | | | DeVonta Smith has at least 100 yards receiving or a touchdown in each of the last six games for the Eagles and will face a Giants squad in Week 18 that may be resting starters, though allowed just 21 passing scores this season, which is tied for 10th in the NFL. | |
Player Note
J. McKinnon KC - RB
| @LV | | | Jerick McKinnon has caught a touchdown pass in five straight games, and he could make an impact again in Week 18 as Kansas City faces a Raiders defense that's surrendered more receiving yards to running backs than any other team in the league. | |
No new player Notes
D. Byrd Atl - WR
| TB | | | Damiere Byrd has one or fewer receptions in each of his last five games as the Falcons head into a Week 18 matchup against a Tampa Bay defense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. | |
No new player Notes
D. Bell Cle - WR
| @Pit | | | David Bell has yet to top 35 yards receiving this season for the Browns, and in Week 18, he gets a Pittsburgh defense that has given up 158.5 passing yards per game to wide receivers so far in 2022, the eighth-highest total in the league. | |
Min | | | Cairo Santos has multiple made field goals in just two of the Bears last nine games, but gets a Vikings defense in Week 18 that's allowed double-digit points to eight-straight opposing kickers. | ||
@Buf | | | DeVante Parker has topped 24 yards just once in his last five outings for the Patriots, who in Week 18 get a Buffalo defense that has allowed 160.3 passing yards per game to wide receivers in 2022, the eighth-highest total in the league. | ||
@Buf | | | Tyquan Thornton is coming off a season-high 60 receiving yards for the Patriots, who in Week 18 get a Buffalo defense that has allowed 160.3 passing yards per game to wide receivers in 2022, the eighth-highest total in the league. | ||
TB | | | Olamide Zaccheaus has failed to top 18 receiving yards in four consecutive games as the Falcons head into a Week 18 matchup against a Tampa Bay defense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. | ||
No new player Notes
M. Gesicki Mia - TE
| NYJ | | | Mike Gesicki has seen inconsistent opportunities when Durham Smythe has been healthy for the Dolphins, but in Week 18, they'll get a Jets defense that has given up 59.6 passing yards per game to tight ends so far in 2022, the seventh-highest total in the league. | |
No new player Notes
J. Warren Pit - RB
| Cle | | | Jaylen Warren put up 98 total yards on 15 touches - both season highs - for the Steelers his last time out, and in Week 18, he'll get a Cleveland defense that has given up 117.3 rushing yards per game to running backs so far this season, the fifth-highest total in the league. | |
No new player Notes
M. Brown Ari - WR
| @SF | | | Marquise Brown hasn't scored a touchdown for the Cardinals since Week 5, but he'll look to get back on track in a Week 18 matchup against a 49ers defense that's allowed one touchdown per game and the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing WRs. | |
@Chi | | | Justin Jefferson is in an obvious spot to bounce back from his worst game of the season when the Vikings face a Bears' defense in Week 18 that allows 7.5 ypa and one he posted 154 yards against previously, but playing time concerns will need to be monitored throughout the week. | ||
Player Note
A. Brown Phi - WR
| NYG | | | A.J. Brown has at least 100 yards receiving or a touchdown in each of the last six games for the Eagles and will face a Giants squad in Week 18 that may be resting starters, though allowed just 21 passing scores this season, which is tied for 10th in the NFL. | |
@Atl | | | Julio Jones has only three combined targets across his last two games as Tampa Bay heads into a Week 18 matchup against a Falcons defense that has allowed the 11th-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. | ||
Det | | | Christian Watson saw at least five targets for the seventh-straight time last Sunday, and seemingly healthier a week further removed from a hip issue, he'll help the Packets attack an exploitable Lions secondary that's allowing 7.5 ypa, the highest mark in the league. |